Introduction to nexus9300v64.10.2.7.M.qcow2 Software
This QCOW2-formatted virtual machine image delivers Cisco NX-OS 10.2(7)M for Nexus 9300v virtual switches, designed for network prototyping and hybrid cloud simulations. As part of Cisco’s Cloud Scale virtualization portfolio, it replicates the full feature set of physical Nexus 9300-EX/FX3 switches in KVM/QEMU environments. The 10.2(7)M release (Q4 2024) introduces enhanced VXLAN EVPN multi-site orchestration capabilities and improved TCAM resource allocation for spine-leaf topologies.
Compatible with Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) 6.2+, this version resolves critical CVE-2024-20359 vulnerabilities reported in Azure Stack HCI deployments. Supported platforms include VMware ESXi 8.0 U2+ and KVM 6.2.0+ hypervisors.
Key Features and Improvements
- Security Enhancements
- TLS 1.3 enforcement for NX-API/gRPC communications
- Hardware-rooted secure boot verification for virtual instances
- Protocol Optimization
- 35% faster BGP convergence for networks exceeding 500k routes
- VXLAN flood suppression via enhanced IGMPv3 snooping
- Telemetry Upgrades
- NETCONF/YANG 1.1 model extensions for automation
- 50ms granularity streaming telemetry support
- Critical Fixes
- Resolved intermittent packet drops in VPC+ configurations
- CVE-2024-20362 mitigation for control plane vulnerabilities
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Platforms | Minimum Specifications |
|---|---|
| Cisco UCS C240 M6 | KVM 6.2.0+ |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 | QEMU 6.2.0+ |
| VMware ESXi 8.0 U2 | 8 vCPU / 24GB RAM |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | 120GB Storage |
Known limitations include temporary CLI latency during TCAM reallocations exceeding 80% utilization and reduced throughput when nesting under Hyper-V 2022 clusters.
Obtain the Software
Authorized access requires:
- Valid Cisco service contract with virtual platform entitlements
- Download authorization via Cisco Software Center (CCO ID required)
- Partner portal access for certified training providers
Our platform at https://www.ioshub.net provides SHA-256 verification hashes matching Cisco’s official release artifacts. Contact support with valid contract details to confirm eligibility and access integrity validation tools.
